Role ID 209708 Worker Type Regular Employee Studio/Department EA Studios - SPORTS Work Model Hybrid Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
EA SPORTS is at the forefront of revolutionizing the world of gaming by driving transformational change in how games are made and played. At EA SPORTS, everyone contributes to crafting the future of entertainment, building a community where creativity and innovation thrive.
Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Reporting to the Line Producer, you will:
Set the technical direction and roadmap in alignment with project and studio-wide goals
Define and drive technical KPIs, code quality standards, and engineering best practices
Lead technical decision-making, major prioritizations, and cross-domain alignment
Partner with production, design, operations, and art to ensure realistic planning and feature scope
Translate long-term strategic technical vision into tactical plans and team-level execution
Identify and proactively mitigate major technical risks, technical debt, and inefficiencies
Drive innovation, piloting new tools, workflows, and technologies that improve player experiences and empower developers
Champion a high-performance engineering culture by managing and mentoring leads and senior engineers
Serve as the team’s primary technical point of contact for internal and external partners
Your Qualifications:
10+ years of professional experience in game development
3+ years in a technical leadership role, such as Technical Director or Lead Engineer
Proven ability to set technical direction and deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions
Excellent collaboration, communication, and decision-making skills
Confidence in managing ambiguity and driving alignment across multiple disciplines
Deep knowledge of modern C++ development and real-time game engine architecture
Optional Additions:
Experience leading large, cross-functional engineering teams (20+ engineers)
Background in using metrics and analytics to assess quality, technical risk, or prioritization
Familiarity with cross-platform development, performance profiling, or live service operations
Experience launching games on new platforms and a strong understanding of how to drive scalable development practices across teams
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) * $160,200 - $229,100 CADIn British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic ArtsWe’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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